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Features
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CAS No.: |
7440-47-3 |
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Linear Formula: |
Cr |
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Material: |
Degassed electrolytic chromium flakes |
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Purity: |
99.95% |
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Appearance: |
Silvery metallic flakes |
✅ Product Description
Chromium Flakes are high-purity metallic materials produced through advanced electrolytic degassing processes. Characterized by their silvery metallic luster and distinctive flake form, these flakes offer superior chemical purity and consistency, making them ideal for precision alloying, high-end electronics, sputtering targets, and vacuum metallurgical applications. The controlled flake morphology ensures efficient melting behavior, low gas content, and minimal impurities, which are critical for producing high-performance alloys and advanced materials.
Our Chromium Flakes are available with a typical purity of 99.95%, with strict control over trace elements and gas content to meet the demands of sensitive and high-purity industrial processes.
🔹 Features & Properties
High purity: ≥99.95%
Silvery metallic appearance
Degassed to minimize hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen content
Low carbon and sulfur levels
Excellent thermal and chemical stability
Uniform flake morphology for efficient processing
🚀 Applications & Related Industries
✅ Superalloy and specialty alloy production
✅ Vacuum metallurgy and electron-beam melting
✅ High-performance sputtering target manufacturing
✅ Nuclear and aerospace engineering
✅ Electronics and semiconductor materials
✅ Advanced material research and metallurgical R&D
📖 Synonyms
Electrolytic Chromium Flakes
High-Purity Chromium Metal Flakes
Chromium Metal
⚠ Health & Safety Information
Avoid dust inhalation; use in well-ventilated environments
Handle with gloves and protective eyewear
Store in dry, sealed containers to prevent oxidation
Non-combustible but reactive at high temperatures with strong oxidizers
🏭 Production Method & Equipment
Chromium Flakes are manufactured via electrolytic refining followed by vacuum degassing. The metal is then mechanically processed into flake form under controlled environments to reduce contamination and ensure high consistency. Post-processing includes sieving, gas analysis, and vacuum sealing.
📐 Size & Customization
Standard Size: Flakes approximately 5–15 mm
Thickness: Typically <1 mm
Custom sizing and packaging available upon request
📋 Certifications & Quality Assurance
Conforms to ASTM, JIS, GB, EN, and BS standards
Produced under ISO-certified quality control systems
Supplied with full COA, ICP-OES purity analysis, and gas content report
Each batch is traceable with documented origin and processing history
⏱ Lead Time & MOQ
Lead time: 5–12 working days
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 kg
💬 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is the advantage of using flake form over lump chromium?
A1: Flake form has a larger surface area, allowing for faster melting and better alloying efficiency.
Q2: Are the flakes suitable for vacuum melting applications?
A2: Yes, the flakes are vacuum-degassed and optimized for low gas content, ideal for vacuum and EBM processes.
Q3: Can I request specific trace impurity limits?
A3: Absolutely. Custom purity and trace element profiles can be tailored to your specifications.
🧭 How to Choose the Product
Use high-purity (≥99.95%) Chromium Flakes for vacuum-grade and electronic applications
Consider flake size for specific melting equipment and alloying efficiency
Consult us for customized impurity limits based on your downstream process
📏 Product Standards
Complies with ASTM, JIS, GB, EN, and BS standards
Additional standards available upon request for niche industries (e.g., aerospace, nuclear)
🧪 Production & Quality Control
Each batch of Chromium Flakes is produced under high-vacuum degassing and electrolytic purification protocols. Gas analysis (H, O, N), ICP for metallic impurities, and size grading are conducted to maintain top-tier quality.
📦 Shipping & Delivery Information
Securely packed in sealed anti-static or vacuum bags
Available in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg units
Bulk orders can be customized for palletized shipment
Supplied with MSDS and COA
🌱 Environmental Impact & Sustainability
Chromium flakes are recyclable and pose minimal risk in solid metallic form
Complies with RoHS and REACH requirements
Waste materials handled according to environmental standards
🧼 Maintenance & Care Instructions
Store in airtight containers
Avoid contact with moisture and acids
Handle with tools to prevent surface contamination
🧩 Differentiation Between Products
Unlike Chromium Powder or Chromium Pellets, Chromium Flakes are optimized for uniform melting and low gas content-making them highly suitable for alloy manufacturing and high-temperature vacuum applications.
📩 Contact Us
For technical consultation, bulk pricing, or custom Chromium Flake requirements, please reach out to our product specialists.
Chromium Flakes Chemical Composition
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Cr |
C |
S |
O |
N |
Fe |
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% |
ppm |
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≥99.95 |
≤100 |
≤30 |
≤50 |
≤50 |
≤70 |
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≥99.95 |
≥100 |
≥30 |
≥200 |
≥50 |
≥70 |
Chemical Identifiers
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Linear Formula |
Cr |
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MDL Number |
MFCD00010944 |
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EC No. |
231-157-5 |
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Beilstein/Reaxys No. |
N/A |
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Pubchem CID |
23976 |
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SMILES |
[Cr] |
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InchI Identifier |
InChI=1S/Cr |
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InchI Key |
VYZAMTAEIAYCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Chromium Flake Properties (Theoretical)
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Molecular Weight |
52 |
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Appearance |
Silvery |
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Melting Point |
1857 °C |
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Boiling Point |
2672 °C |
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Density |
7.18 g/cm3 |
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Solubility in H2O |
N/A |
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Electrical Resistivity |
12.9 microhm-cm @ 0 °C |
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Electronegativity |
1.6 Paulings |
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Heat of Fusion |
3.66 Cal/gm mole |
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Heat of Vaporization |
72.97 K-cal/gm atom at 2672 °C |
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Poisson's Ratio |
0.21 |
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Specific Heat |
0.107 Cal/g/K @ 25 °C |
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Tensile Strength |
N/A |
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Thermal Conductivity |
0.939 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
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Thermal Expansion |
(25 °C) 4.9 µm·m-1·K-1 |
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Vickers Hardness |
1060 MN m-2 |
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Young's Modulus |
279 GPa |
Chromium Flake Health & Safety Information
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Signal Word |
Warning |
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Hazard Statements |
H400 |
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Hazard Codes |
N/A |
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Risk Codes |
N/A |
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Safety Statements |
N/A |
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RTECS Number |
GB4200000 |
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Transport Information |
N/A |
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WGK Germany |
3 |
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